April 13, 2015 (Burnsville, MN) - Dr. Dish Basketball announced today the unveiling of their new series of shooting machines and mobile app, which will enable coaches and players to instantly upload and analyze their shooting reps. This is the first app of its kind for the basketball shooting machine industry.

Four years ago, the athletic program at Oak Ridge High School in Orlando, Fla., was struggling in just about every way. Today it is thriving, thanks to the creativity, resourcefulness, and spirit of its athletic director.By Dr. Janet Rasmussen

Bridgman (Mich.) High SchoolWith only 350 students, Bridgman High School competes in Michigan's second smallest classification. But when it comes to supporting its teams, the school can go head to head with others of any size.

Bouncy castles, face painting booths, and dunk tanks are what you would expect to see at a carnival. But they can also be found at Krum (Texas) High School the night before the first official football practice of the season. Since 2009, the school has been hosting "Midnight Madness," which includes a community party followed by the Bobcats's practice when the clock strikes 12.

The rivalry between Hope College and Calvin College dates back more than 90 years and has been a positive element for just about every sport at both schools. But recently, the head volleyball coaches at the two colleges had grown concerned that their players were taking it too far. The solution? A preseason scavenger hunt modeled after the CBS television show, "The Amazing Race."

Over the past few years, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has been examining Title IX compliance at large school districts across the country. A review of Indianapolis Public Schools was recently completed, and the district reached an agreement with the DOE on Feb. 3 to address violations uncovered.

Most Student-Athlete Advisory Committees (SAACs) provide community service by helping with food and clothing drives, engaging with children, or partnering with service agencies. But at Lynn University, the student-athletes march to a different drummer--one that plays rock 'n' roll music.

Willamette University Head Football Coach Glen Fowles has always had an open-door policy with his players, so it didn't surprise him when freshman kicker Conner Mertens requested to talk privately on Jan. 20. However, while most student-athletes Fowles meets with want to discuss classes or financial aid, Mertens used the time to inform his coach that he is bisexual.

Over the past seven seasons, the LaFayette (N.Y.) High School football team has gone 18-39, reaching .500 just once. A small school that co-ops with another, it struggles
to get students on the squad and fans in the stands.

When the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) passed a bylaw last summer aimed at curbing the use of biased language during athletic contests, administrators everywhere took notice. With a year of games now played under the new rule, has it been successful?